• Trump’s Movement: More Pageantry Than Policy

    Trump’s movement centered on symbolism rather than policy, relying on spectacle and pageantry that captivated his base. This reliance on imagery shapes a worldview where politics intertwines with ritual, making substance irrelevant. While figures like J.D. Vance may attempt to continue this legacy, they lack the unique symbolic weight that Trump commanded, making authentic continuity…


  • Framing: The Art of Shaping Perception

    Click here for an audio version Framing is the art of presenting information in a way that shapes how an audience perceives and interprets it. It’s not just about what is said, but how it’s said. The words, tone, context, and emphasis all work together to create understanding. In the case of Republican Fan Fiction…


  • The Savannah Effect: A Portrait of Privilege and Misinformation

    To understand the MAGA mindset, we must examine individuals who have never left their small towns yet wield significant influence on social media. These are people quick to share the latest conspiracy theories, shaping the political landscape in ways that often go unnoticed. I call this phenomenon the Savannah Effect. Savannah is a southern girl…